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Finland: Naantali – A Baltic Spa Town

Before Naantali became a popular 18th century spa town it was an important pilgrimage destination founded around a medieval Brigittine convent, the church of … Continue reading

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Islands of Malta: Exploring the Archipelago

After Napoleon takes possession of the Maltese islands from the Knights, Nelson and his fleet move in and blockade the French garrison. Today the … Continue reading

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Malta: Mdina – The Medieval Walled City

When Malta falls into Arab hands the island economy is transformed with irrigation systems, new crops and terraced farming. The old capital city of … Continue reading

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The Responsible Traveller – Protecting Wildlife

Are you a Responsible Traveller. An expensive holiday, your own private pool, all you can eat buffets, wildlife safaris and jeep tours on a … Continue reading

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The Responsible Traveller – Protecting Coral Reefs

An expensive holiday, your own private pool, all you can eat buffets, wildlife safaris and jeep tours on a fragile terrain – importing the … Continue reading

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Spain: The Island of Menorca

The Spanish Island of Menorca is located in the Mediterranean Sea. It is one of the lesser-known Balearic Islands and a little off the … Continue reading

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Northern Ontario: Dog Sledding in Temagami

Dog sledding in Northern Ontario is a truly unique Canadian experience. You are working with one of the oldest forms of transportation used by … Continue reading

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Argentina: Tierra del Fuego

Primarily consisting of one large island, Isla Grande, and many smaller ones, mostly uninhabited, Tierra del Fuego is bounded by the Strait of Magellan … Continue reading

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The Netherlands – Meet the Dutch

Bridges, canals, windmills, dykes, tulips and bicycles – the Netherlands may be one of the smallest countries in Europe, but this maritime nation casts … Continue reading

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Mexico – The Mayan Riviera

The Mayan Riviera in Mexico is a stretch of highway that extends from Playa del Carmen to the Mayan ruins at Tulum and is … Continue reading

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